Mercer FC

2017 Summer Select

Program Overview

Includes two technical training sessions per week covering four-corners of player development which are technical, tactical, physical and mental

Sample Session Topics:

helping strikers understand the supporting role when teammates have the ball

establishing width to exploit opponents from wide field positions, encouraging fullbacks to join the attack

building play through central areas of the field for successful counterattack

defensive priorities when in numbers down situations

man-marking and zonal defending, when to use one or the other for defensive success

teaching players to read the play and position themselves to prevent forward passes or passes between defenders

The training schedule and competitive calendar is planned and shared in advance of signing up

Boys

2007 Boys, Monday and Wednesday Training with Coach Wilson Urias

2006 Boys, Tuesday and Thursday Training with Coach Scott Loesser

2005 Boys, Tuesday and Thursday Training with Coach Scott Loesser

2004 Boys, Tuesday and Thursday Training with Coach Mark Pratico

2003 Boys, Monday and Wednesday Training with Coach Ewen MacDonald

2001 Boys, Tuesday and Thursday Training with Coach Mark Pratico​

*times and locations will be announced*

Girls

2007 Girls, Tuesday and Thursday Training with Coach Kelcie Hook

2006 Girls, Tuesday and Thursday Training with Coach Karen Anderson

2005 Girls, Tuesday and Thursday Training with Coach Heather Olson

2004 Girls, Tuesday and Thursday Training with Coach Nick Harrison

2001 Girls, Tuesday and Thursday Training with Coach Nick Harrison

2000 Girls, Tuesday and Thursday Training with Coach Erik Franzo

*times and locations will be announced*

Three competitive tournaments

Boys Tournaments:

EDP Summer Classic (June 17-18)

CJ Invitational (July 15-16)

MAPS CAPS (July 22-23)

Girls Tournaments:

EDP Summer Classic (June 17-18)

CJ Invitational (July 8-9)

MAPS CAPS (July 22-23)

*not limited to these, coach can add to or edit these based on age group, level and quality of tournament participants*

A comprehensive player evaluation, a personal development action plan for home customized to individual player needs and a parent education guide on nutrition for the elite soccer player and injury prevention program

All league fees and tournaments are included in program costs

Goalkeeper training is included in program costs

All administrative costs are included in program costs

Some of Summer Select's Program Benefits:

Exceptional training facilities

Professionally run

Keeping active throughout summer months

Supplemental development programs are available at a discounted rate for individuals and team training, such as camps, strength and conditioning, soccer fitness, yoga and part-time employment opportunities for players 16+.

Important Upcoming Dates:

Week of June 5, 2017, Team Parent and Player Meetings

June 7, 2017, Program Begins & Training Begins

July 20, 2017, Program Ends

Additional Notes:

MFC Professional Staff Coaches will assigned to teams prior to May 15 parent information meeting

Training Sessions will be held at Duck Pond Park, West Windsor Community Park or Conover Park

The total cost of Summer Select is $395 + $50 for a uniform (for new players). This is paid in two installments. The initial $200 deposit is due in response to you offer email after being evaluated by our staff. The balance will then be due April 30, 2017.

Age appropriate league play and tournaments (i.e. EDP Summer Classic Tournament)

Those players currently not US Club carded will be required to complete an additional US Club carding package for Mercer FC. The following is required: an electronic copy of birth certificate, electronic photograph (head shot only), US Club medical release form (one form linked with the registration). If your child is already US Club carded through another team presently then please reach out to Estelle Hughes, Club Administrator directly via e-mail at ehughes@wwpsa.org.